My selections: French Vanilla (111), Bowood Red (266), Red Wagon (110), Driftwood (297), Burlap (310), Grey Hound (321). I always like trying something different, I've never made a quilt in these colours and thought they would work great in the modern design I decided to try.

I wanted to attempt a technique I really had only touched on once in a BOM. I remember thinking it was fun and modern, but when I sat looking at the blank 18" vanilla block, I have to say I was a little afraid to start, lol. I think I was into the second block before I really started to relax and enjoy the process, but that's just me, wonky and freestyle are not always easier. I like my ruler and cutting instructions, lol!!

I read about the slice and insert technique in the book Quilting Modern by Jacquie Gering and Katie Pedersen. The amazing part is it is totally improve, so when I finally got over my apprehensions and started enjoying the process, it was fun to think I was designing my own pattern.

It really isn't hard just make a cut anywhere and sew in a strip and then another and another, till you are satisfied with the look. So a few or a lot it all depends on you. Depending on the angel of the cuts is whether they line up, I had to get over that, in the end I liked the look, even the odd angles.

Don't forget to read/skim to the bottom for the giveaway.While you are looking at the pictures maybe you can help me come up with a name for my quilt (I'm horrible at it) The only thing that I came up with is Pick Up Sticks, a game I use to play as a child at my Grandmother's. My son says it's Drunk Tic Tac Toe, lol!

So enough talk, let's get onto the picture show!!

As I said I started with 18" blocks of the French Vanilla and various strip widths from the other colours, and I ended up trimming the blocks at 18.75" when I was finished.

On the Frame, this is when it gets real exciting, and nerve racking...

Definitely the right choice of quilt pattern....

With the weather changing so quickly, here in Canada, I wanted to make sure I got some fun shots while I can!! (before binding)

Love my Wonder Clips

The home stretch!!

Finished quilt is approximately 60" square.

and the back.....just some random blocks made up of left overs!!

Found some extra editing tools.....and had some fun playing with exposure and saturation....

So I guess the question goes out to all of you now....What's Your Shade?

Please join in the give away for the FQ Bundle of the fabrics I used in my project and see what you can come up with!!! This time the give away is only open to Canada and the US, sorry to my international friends!! (but stay tuned, because more fun stuff is coming!!)

Beautiful quilt and colours. As for a name, what about "Crossed Branches"? If you go with Pick Up Sticks, spell Sticks with an "x" and a "z" as this mimics the nature of the inserted strips. "Pick Up Stixz" Thanks for sharing and offering a giveaway.

Your quilt is beautiful. I love the color combination. Your photos are beautiful as well. You can't beat fall and water! I'm no good a names either. "Pick Up Sticks" is good and I also like the "Crossed Brances" Audrey suggested. Both go with the photos and colors.

Love the quilt. Great colors and quilting. I am with you on the improv thing...I find it hard to do but you...DID A GREAT JOB. How about naming it 'pickup sticks'. I am not sure of the exact name but there use to be a child's game called something similiar.

Oh my Sandy, this is spectacular. I love everything about the quilt. My computer was acting up and all the photos did not load but the one with the barn and house in the background gave me an idea for a name. The quilt matches your homestead so well the 'homestead' seemed a good idea for a name. The bars of colour also looked like boards ...used to build a homestead. I'm going to miss the SOMQG meeting this week so I'll probably miss getting to see the quilt in person. Take pix please. I know there will be gasps of delight when everyone sees this quilt. I am in awe.

Wow, wow, wow! Your quilt is absolutely stunning!!! I love the colours that you chose and the quilt stitch design could not be more perfect!!! I think that I should step out of my comfort zone and try this quilt design...it would be fun!!

I really like this design - your quilt is beautiful. Love the colours too. I think Pick Up Sticks is the perfect name for it - tried hard to think of a better one but there is no better name for it!Pauline

Ventura highway or Expressway Interchange love your color choice and I hope I win as I am anxious to feel the rjr solids. They colors look yummy but I haven't seen it in any of my local stores. Great example.

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